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Louisville KY, December 5, 2014 – The Washington State Fair, Puyallup, WA has selected Triangle Talent, Inc. to assist with booking Grandstand entertainment for the 2015 Fair, September 11 — September 27.The Washington State Fair, one of the world’s biggest fairs and Washington State’s single largest event,started in 1900 and welcomes more than 1,000,000 guests. For more info about the Washington State
Fair, visit www.thefair.com.

“We look forward to working with Triangle Talent,” said Kent Hojem, Washington State Fair CEO. “They bring a fresh new approach, based on their strong entertainment booking expertise in the market. Triangle Talent is an important partner in our continued success.”

David Snowden, CEO of Triangle Talent credits the rich history and success of the Washington State Fair. “The Washington State Fair is one of the great event organizations in the country and we are pleased to be on their team. We look forward to working with them to enhance their existing top flight line up.”

Snowden noted that with the addition of the Washington State Fair, Triangle Talent clients extend from coast – to – coast, and the company has increase its national presence in the entertainment industry. “From New York to Washington, Florida to Iowa, and all points in between, we are working with the top fairs in the country. We have continued to add clients because of our great relationships with acts, good advice and service to our clients, and reputation for trustworthiness with everyone.”

Situated south of Seattle and east of Tacoma in the shadow of majestic Mount Rainier, the Washington State Fair Events Center comprises 169+ acres. A staff of 50 works year-round and more than 1,900+ Fair employees are hired each September during the Fair. The Washington State Fair is a private, not-for-profit, 501-C3 Corporation. It receives no government subsidy, and pays city and state taxes. Any proceeds are invested back into the Fair for improvements.

Triangle Talent, Inc. is a full service entertainment booking agency. Established in 1960 in Louisville, KY, Triangle is the Mid-west’s oldest and largest agency. It has successfully scheduled, negotiated and produced entertainment in more than 38 states and exclusively represented more than 70 acts. Triangle’s clients include seven of the nation’s Top 10 Fairs, Toyota, Papa John’s, Texas Roadhouse, FFA, and more than 2000 other clubs, corporations, events and fairs. The professional staff of 14 includes talent buyers, agents, DJ’s, event producers and marketing professionals.